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The Daily bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Hawaii]) 1882-1895, 1887-07-13

N S. SACHS GREAT CLEAR
IN ing sale will continue for two
weeks only.
The Daily bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Hawaii]) 1882-1895, 1887-07-13
BUSINESS ITEMS.

GREAT CLEARING SALE at
" N. S. SACHS is now iu progress.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1887-11-15
THE MAINE STATE PRESS.
BURNS STILL BUSINESS.
Efforts Being Made to Cut Short His
Career.
rspecial to the Press.l


AUGUSTA, Nov. 14.-There is much inter-
est still manifested in the imported liquor
question in this section. Burns is selling
his imported goods openly at the north end
of Water street, disposing of large quanti-
ty, and the Prohibition law is nullifed prac-
tically 1t will perhaps be years before a
decision is obtained from the courts in the
Burns ease and most determined effort
will be made at the coming session of Con-
gress to obtain the enactment of a section
which shall !prevent clashing between the
United States customs regulations and the
State prohibitory laws. Congressman Ding
ley will work untiringly to secure such an
enactment. Congressman Boutelle of Ban
gor, when in the city recently, said he should
do all in his power to secure protection
through Congress against imported liquor
dealers. County Attorney Carleton said
he should continue to press the enforcement
of the prohibitoIy law at the December term
OF the Superior Court, and Deputy Sheriff
mouth for the purpose of revising copy of
Collector Pages record of retail liquor deal
ers in Kennebec county who Lay a special
tax.
There is an effort being made in this
city to have Mr.. William E.Whitman of Win
throp, who was recently burned, out to re-es-
tablish his agricultural implement manufac-
turing business in this city, and the Board
of Trade is working the matter up and will
hold inducements for him to locate here.
Power would be obtained at the dam.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1887-11-15
PAYING EXPENSES.
The Postal Department a Self Sup
porting Institution.

WASHINGTON, Nov. 14.-Postmaster Gen
eral Villas has about finished his third annual
report. generalzatIons which he has
reduced from the mass Of special and regular
reports made by his subordinates show the
surprising fact that for the first time in the
history of the United States the Post Office
Department is now paying its own way.
For several years the business of the
department has gradually suggested by
its increase the coming of a time
when the postal service would cease to
be a burden of expense to the country
The deficiency for the year ending June 80,
1856 was S6eOO,0OO. That has been reduced
by SO. .95O. 900 in the year for which the pres
ent report is made, that ending June 30, 1887
This brings the deficiency down to $3,95O. 900
The natural increase of business is certain
to lift this deficiency off the department this
current year, and, indeed, has already done
deficiency should not be wiped out
and liberal balance should be left
at the end of the year, it would still
be true that the department is paying ex-
penses The government mail, which is
simnly enormous-for 100000 government
officials i'm all parts of the country send a
good MANY million of letters annualiy-is all
carried free. Its proportion of actual cost is
estimated from trustworthy reports giving
exact amounts handled to be, In round num-
bers. $4,000, 600 annually, and this should be
credited to the department. When the def
cheney of $3,95oOOO existing the last day of
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1887-11-15
GENERAL NEWS.

Dir heria and fevers are epidemic in viii
lagos the Miami Valley, Ohio, owing to
the water famine.
Sunday night almost tile whole of the
town OF Hayesville, Kan, was destroyed by
fire.
Thomas Moriarty has been arrested for
setting destructive fires in the vicinity Of
Ware, Mass, two years ago.
Officer DAILY, of New York, was summoned
to shoot mad dog. Conrad Muller, the
owner, was probably fatally shot by the Of
fcer in the excitement,
Frank Harte of Plainfeld, N. j., son Of
Bret Harte, the author, was given laudanum
by his mother by mistake. A doctor spent
twelve hours keeping hun awake, and he
recovered.
The suit of New York livery stable pro-
prietor against the estate of Gen. Lloyd
Aspinwall for the expenses Of 80 horses used
in the Grant funeral, resulted in a verdict of
$3l430 against the estate. General Aspin-
wallis son claimed that the government
should pay the bill.
The Farmers Alliance, in session at Chi
cagO, adopted resolution favOring the early
completion Of the project connecting the
great lakes with the Gulf of Mexico by
means of water route from Chicago to the
Desplaines river, thence via the Illinois and
Mississippi rivers to the Gulf Of Mexico.
Sunday morning, on the Ohio Southern
Railroad, near Greenfield, Mogul engine
and eight cars crashed through bridge over
Point Greek to the rocks. thirty feet below.
The fireman was killed but the engineer was
not seriously injured.
Advices from Aphia state that the Germans
continue to occupy Samoa. America per-
sists in her refusal to recognize Famasese as
king. Dissensions have arisen among the
supporters of Famasese.
Saturday afternoon Senator Vance while
riding in road wagon on narrow road
leading to his residence near Black Noun
tain. was thrown out, and striking on his
head received severe cut about three inches
long The injury is not considered danger
ms
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1887-11-15
THE NEW WAY.
Changes In the Rules Governing the
National Game.

PITTsBURG, Pa, Nov. 1.-THE committee
on revision of the base ball rules was in ses-
sion until late this evening, and agreed upon
the following changes:
Rule %, section 8, referring to score cards, Is
amended SO that any contemplated changes in the
teams after the publication Of the score card
must be submitted to the umpire for his approval
Rule AZ, relating to the batsman, is changed as
follows: If ON a third strike the ball hits the
person or clothing of the batsman, he shall be de-
elared out and also Il, after two strikes az. are
called, the batsman attempts TO make foul hit,
Rule is changed from four strikes and 1--WE
balls to three strikes and FIVE balls.
The rule allowing a base hit on fye balls was
abolished, but at the suggestion Of President Day
hye balls will still be considered factor in earn
ed runs.
Bases on balls will be credited against the
pitcher In the error colum.
Rule so. section 4, is amended by allowing the
runner to take his base If the ball hits the UNI
pire
If ball struck by the batsman hits base run
ner after an attempt has been made TO "ield' it,
the runner Is not out
III base runner knocks down or runs into
fielder, he shall be out.
A resolution was adopted providing for
the appointment of representative from
each association to prepare an official report
OF the changes to send to their respective Or
CARNATIONS.
1t is reported that a scheme is on foot to
form eastern and western base ball leagues
out of the present National League and
American Association. The rumor appears
to have foundation. Manager Barnie, Of
the Baltimore club, stated today that efforts
are being made to make a change. The
scheme, he said, is to form two organiza-
tions, one east the other west, both of eight
clubs. The eastern league will be Washing
ton, Baltimore, Philadelphia, Boston, New
York, Pittsburg. Brooklyn and one other
city. The western league will be Chicago,
st. Louis, Louisville, Cincinnati, Indianap-
oils, Cleveland. Detroit, Milwaukee or Buff
falO
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1887-11-15
FARMINcToN. SOLDIERS.
They Dedicate Their New Hall with
Song and Story.

PENNINGTON, Nov. 14-The fine, new
Pennington Grand Army hall was dedicated
Saturday EVENING" with appropriate exercises
The hall is located in the new Savings Bank
on Broadway, and is commodious and hand
some in its every appointment. Connected
with it are kitchen, ante-rooms and dressing
room, and cannon and flag-pole upon the
roof easily locate 1t for strangers. 1t Is
lighted with the electric light, and will form
most pleasant headquarters for the Farming
ton and.Franklin county sOldiery. Long ia
bles stretched its entire length Saturday
evening, and they were loaded with appetiz-
ing edibles furnished by the ladies of APP
pleton Relief Corps John +. Appleton Post
and Relief Corps of Farmington, had as
their guests Cushman Post and Relief Corps
of Phillips, and Clayton Post and Relief
Corps Of Strong, and many invited friends
from Pennington and vicinity.
At Z o'clock, Commander Frank N. Harris,
of Appleton Post, called for order, and well
coined in appropriate words the guests of
the evening. COmrade Nelson Gould sang,
accompanied by Mrs Crowell Of Temple,
with Miss Nellie Crowell at the organ.
After all had dined, Commander Harris
again addressed the company, and was fol-
lowed by Capt. Charles w. Keyes, Com
mander George I. Jacobs of Clayton Post,
Capt. Sewell ID. McKenney, Past Command
er Of Cushman Post, DR.. e. S. johnson, Ad-
jutant Nash of Strong, Fl. A. b. Keyes of
Industry, Comrades Prescott, Gordon and
Gould of Pennington, johnson of Litchfeld,
and others. Music was furnished by the
Pennington orchestra, and there we're songs
by Miss Norton, Mrs Crowell, Mr.. Gould
and Mr.. Crowell, and a select reading by
Miss Mabel Sylvester. Marching and games
followed the speech-making.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1887-11-15
SUBURBAN NEWS.
GORIIAAI.

dOillAMs
The funeral Of Edward A. Skillings whose
death has already been announced in these
columns, took place at his late residence on
Sunday afternoon. The services conducted
by the Rev. Mr.. Reynolds, were very appro-
pirate and sympathetic. The floral offerings
were numerous and beautiful. Mr.. Skillings
was an estimable young man, much liked by
all with whom he came In contact and he
will be much missed. His afflicted mother
has the heartiest sympathy Of all.
BowERY BEACH.
The records kept at the Two Lights show
the dates of the first snow storm each year
for many years back. The first snow last
year occurred November 18th. This year II
came two days earlier.
Visitors to these lights another season will
be agreeably surprised at the improvements
that have been made this fall. The engi-
neer's department has been both generous
and just with the station and its keepers,
even beyond their most sanguine expecta-
tions, and among the improvements made
may be enumerated the following: The old
rotten plank covering to the fog signal res
ervoir has been removed and a substantial
bridge with hand rails on both sides now
spans the aqueous chasm, while neat gable
or pitch roof has been built over the mo
pun) whole. The square brick structure on
the fog signal premises, which visitors have
mistaken for an ice house or refrigerator,
has been crowned by pretty hip roof. the
walls have been whitewashed and the trim
mings painted drab, and hereafter it will be
used for fuel and general stOrehouse. The
ancient stone cottage. the only remaining
relic Of the original station, has received a
new dressing Of shingles, as has also some of
the station outbuildings. The crazy old
flight Of stairs leading down the steep EN-
bankment from the principals house tow
ards the shore, has been replaced by new,
easy and commodio1s Hight, furnished with
a railing on both sides. A storm pOrtieo IS
being built at the first assistants house, and
new stoops to both front and back doors. A
new kitchen chimney Is also being built at
this house, and a cellar drain OF cement pipe
at the principal keepers house.
Even the keepers barn, that dilapidated
old specimen Of private property, has caught
the improvement infection, and under the
mechanical eye and cunning hand OF its
owner, has blOssomed out with new floor,
doors, windows and partial boarding; some
OF Uncle Sans second hand, east off cloth
ing. Last, but not by any means least,
among the new things at the station, Is a
bran new baby, just born to Mrs. Sterling.
wife of the first assistant. This event Is
deserving Of special mention from the fact
that il Is the second time in the history Of
the station that child has been born TO any
Of the keepers, and it Is the first one born
under that particular roof
Mr.. John Gillis, the faithful foreman in
charge Of the work at the Two Lights, will,
after finishing there, 90 with his working
party to Portland Head, where repairs are
to be made. NJ
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1887-11-15

STATUS Of tne Regotiatlons.

New YORK, Nov IA Washington des-
patch to the Herald says: "There is some
cloudiness in peoples minds about the exact
position that these negotiators will hold in
the service Of the government. No less an
authority than an Assistant Secretary of
State has recently said that he did not know
how it would be in regard to the appoint
ment of the negotiators requiring confrma-
tion by the Senate. He didn't know wheth-
er their appointments would be submitted to
the Senate for confirmation. He didn't know
whether or not Secretary Bayard and Mes
srs. Angel and Putnam were filling newly
created offices. Another high official in the
State Department disposed of the question
by saying that 1t would never be raised in
Congress, because the work of the negOtia-
tors would be over before Congress would
meet.
Secretary Bayard himself apparently
does not consider that any new office has
been created, for he said: The President of
the United States has power at all times to
negotiate treaties under the constitution,
The President can authorize the Secretary of
State to conduct the negotiations without
any assistance, or he may employ for the
purpose the highest order of ability wher-
ever he can find it, and if any agreement is
to be arranged between the United States
and England it seems well that this govern
ment should be represented, if possible, in
the negotiations by talent equal to that of
England's representatives.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1887-11-15

The following staff and non-commissiOned
staff appointments Of the First Regiment,
Patriarehs Militant, |. o. o. r., have been
made by Col. j. o. Niekerson, commanding:
Isaac Goddard, Jr., Auburn, Captain and
Adjutant; Russell 5. Bradbury. Auburn.
Captain and Quartermaster; William T.
Plummer, Portland, Captain and Commits
sary; 5. A. Nash, North Berwick. Major
and Surgeon; Frank l.. Hoyt Lewiston,
Lieutenant and Banneret; Frank M. Floyd,
Portland, Sergeant Major; George III. Hale,
Lewiston, Quartermaster; William II.
league, Lewiston, Commissary Sergeant
Edgar j. Riker, Lewiston, Equipment SER
geant; Edward NJ. Lowell, Lewiston hoS-
pltal Sergeant.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1887-11-15
TRAIN IN MAINE.
Going to Join George III. In the
British Provinces.

BANGOR, Nov. 14.-Mr. George Francis
Train arrived here this morning. on the
train from the West, ION his way out of the
country forever" as he says He was about
boarding the st. Johu train when he was ac-
costed by reporter and led into conversa-
ton. 81 will not longer stay I'M country
where free speech is not allowed" said Mr..
Train. 81 llgo to st. John and expatri-
ate myself forever. If / do not like there |
shall 20 to the Bermudas This is my fare
well to American soil, and l say it without
regret. 1t is a poor country. go to st.
John because ! hear that in that city there
has been no change since Bunker Hill | be-
lieve that George LII. is still living, and that
| shall find him there in that old locality"
Mr. Train spoke about the hanging of the
Anarchists as an outrage, and said he would
like to say few words to the people before
he left the country. On being told that the
Opera House was not engaged he concluded
to remain here tonight, and will deliver
farewell lecture on Universal knowledge
on Travels Round on the World"
Mr.. Train talked freely concerning the af-
fairs of the Anarchists. Among other
things he said, "Fielden, who was spared,
was the worst Anarchist among them. The
Anarchists are fools anyway. They know
nothing, or they would act much differently
than they do. l did not go to Chicago to
save them through any love had for them,
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1887-11-15
CANADIANS ALARMED.
Desire for Commercial Union and
Fear IL VIII be Ignored.
The Commission TO Conduct Its AZ
fairs In Secrecy.
Questions Respecting the Standing
OF the American NegotIators.

TORONTO, Ont, Nov. 14.-The declaration
by the interprOyincial conference In favor Of
commercial union between the United States
and Canada has caused much excitement
here, and in fact throughout the whole PROV
inee The fact that the respective govern
ments Of Ontario, Quebec. New Brunswick,
Nova Scotia and Manitoba. the five principal
provinces Of the Dominion, approved Of
these resolutions before they were issued,
shows how intensely In earnest they were
about the question. The only provinces In
the Dominion that were not represented at
the interproyinelal conference were British
Columbia and Prince Edward Island, and as
the governments Of these two provinces are
In favor Of commercial union. 1t may be said
that the Dominion Is desirOus that a prOvis-
ion for commercial union be made in the
treaty which the commission, soon to sit In
Washington, Is appointed 10 consider.
Commercial union will not be swallowed
without severe struggle by those financial
ly and politically interested In the mainte-
nance Of the policy Of the present govern
ment, and 1t Is safe TO say that the country
IS on the eve Of the most desperate cOnstitu-
ti0nal struggle In its history. The warmest
friends OF Canada are now very apprehen-
sive lest the question Of commercial union
be ignored altogether by the fisheries com
mission. They fear that such action would
result In the retaliation bill being put into
effect by the United States Some people
fearlessly assert that II the Washington com
mission refuse TO take up the question Of
commercial union, an agitation stronger
than the present one on this question, will
take place for annexation.
The Diplomatic Rooms In Readiness
WASHINGTON, Nov. 14.--The diplomatic
reception room at the State Department is In
readiness for the sessions Of the fisheries
conference. The date Of the meeting has
not been definitely settled yet. but II Is be-
lieved that the cOnferees win come together
TO the methods Of procedure, ETC., will be
left to be made In the conference, but IL Is
probable that the proceedings will be secret.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1887-11-15
maine Good TempIars.

A session Of the Grand Council wiz Do
hela at Waterville. in lodge room' Friday
November Is, commencing at 10 a. m, Tor
the purpose of giving and exemplifying the
new private and unwritten W9tk IN the
Iodos degree to those entitled) All subOr-
din9te lodge deputies, the state and special
deputies, and district lodge officers, are in
yited 10 be present and become qualified to
Instruct their respective lodges and iurisdic-
tions AS it will be impossible for the Grand
Chief Templar to visit every lodge he takes
this method Of disseminating the new work.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1887-11-15
THE Presidents Nephew,

lie Steele publishes documents showing
that Leon Grevy, nephew Of the Presidents
offered to procure position on the credit
foncier for a retired notary, NJ Grogeoun,
for 1900 francs. The notary paid the money
but failed to obtain theiposition. He brought
an action against Leon Grevy to recover the
cOurt.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1887-11-15

Many communications have been received
from fishermen relative to the lobster law.
As whole they are opposed to it and favor
a repeal. They say from one-half to two
thirds captured are short Holsters and are
thrown into the boat to die, as, If returned
to the sea, they only again enter the trap to
devour the bait. One fisherman wrote /:
canadian fish ought to be kept out and re-
tallatery measures resOrted to for insults
offered our fishermen in Canadian waters"
The law passed by the last Legislature re-
quiring children under Is years of age em-
ployed in the mills to attend school portion
OF the year, takes effect January 1st, and
mill owners are now making preparations
for the change. The law is:
No child under 10. years of age shall be en-
ployed In any manufacturing or mechanical estab-
lishment In this State except during vacations of
the public schools in the city or town where he
resides unless during the year next preceding the
time OF such employment he has for at
least 16 weeks attended some public or private
school, eight weeks of which shall be continu-
Gus; nor shall such employment continue unless
such child in each and every year attends some
public or private school for at least sixteen
weeks; and no child shall be employed unless
certihcated under direction of the school commit
tee, superintendent of the public schools or
teachers.
A general thinning out of children under
10 has been in progress since the enactment
of the laws regulating the employment of
children, and the number in the mills has
that there are about 1000 employed Parents
or guardians are required to certificate as to
the age Hof children. Commissioner Mat
thews has received numerous communca-
tions concerning the enforcement of the law /;
but this is no part of his duties. The law
provides that the Deputy Commissioner,
who is Mr.. Campbell, shall see that the law
is enforced, and complaints of infringe
ments should be made to him.
The ten-hour law is proving very effica-
cious and as far as can be learned is giving
general satisfaction. Although the hours of
labor have been reduced, yet it is believed
that there will be but little if any falling off
in the total amount eff the product. There
are no strikes or labor troubles in the State
at the present time and no indication of any.
Commissioner Matthews recently visited the
leaders in an extensive strike which pre-
vailed last July and they expressed them
selves as we'll satisfied with their condition
and the wages they were receiving. Mr..
Matthews says the Knights of Labor are
exerting powerful influence in the right
direction among the workingmen and work
ingwomen of the State.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1887-11-15
Real Estate Transfers.

The following transfers OF real estate in
this county have been recorded at the Regis
try Of Deeds:
Cape Elizabeth-W William II. Gardner TO G. II.
Allen 81 and other other considerations.
William IL. Gardner to III. Nieman, 81 and other
considerations.
Windham-William Knight to William f. Hail.
$500.
Yarmouth-Dorothy B. Curit to J. Curt, 81 and
other considerations.
North Yarmouth-E. b. Royal to Albert Sweet
ser, $500.
G. l. Collie to Sarah +. Smith. 81 and other
considerations.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1887-11-15
BIG FIRES.
over One Hundred Horses Burned in
Brooklyn.

BROOKLYN, N. Y, Nov. lathe station
of the Prospect Park and Coney Island rail-
road, near the corner Of Ninth avenue and
Twentieth street, was burned tonight with
the stables of the Vanderbilt Avenue horse
car line and $50 horses, 1000 bales of hay, %
cars and a quantity Of feed. Two three
story brick buildings and small frame
house opposite were also burned. The loss
is over $500, 600; well insured
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1887-11-15
PORTLAND MAINE MORNING IS,

last June is reduced by one-half, the point
will be reached where self-support is an
assured fact.
The special delivery system has not been
loss, although it has not been a source of
great returns. Something like 100000 let
ters were handled and about $4,000 added
to the revenues Of the Office. The newspa-
pers are as much as ever burden TO the de-
partment, so far as the actual cost Of trans
portation goes. They make up one-third
but ore-fortieth of the income of the de-
partment. Yet in another year the depart
ment will be making money enough to carry
them out of its profits.